Welcome to the sacramento zoo
Plan Your Visit
Zoo Hours
Entry: 9 am to 4 pm
Grounds open until 5 pm
Please note that due to potential avian influenza risk, birds are temporarily off exhibit.
Parking
Parking is free and on-street throughout Land Park.
Plan Ahead and Save
Zoo Admission
Plan-ahead pricing gives you the opportunity to plan a zoo visit that matches your budget and schedule.
Ticket prices may change daily. The price you see today will not be lower at the admissions gate. Get the best price for your visit when you reserve your tickets early.
PuRchase Zoo Admission Tickets
Please note that due to potential avian influenza risk, birds are temporarily off exhibit.
BIRDS TEMPORARILY OFF EXHIBIT
The Sacramento Zoo is committed to the health and safety of every animal in our care. As a part of our ongoing efforts to keep our animals safe, we carefully monitor and track the occurrence of disease outbreaks, like avian influenza (or the “bird flu”), that may be a safety concern for the zoo’s animals.
We are working with our veterinary partners from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to implement safety protocols for the birds under our care. Due to the potential avian influenza risk to birds, we are taking a variety of precautionary measures and have activated a comprehensive avian influenza disease prevention plan, which includes the placement of tarp covers or netting over some aviaries, and movement of most of our bird species to more protected areas of the zoo off exhibit. We know that our birds are a favorite of many zoo visitors. Thank you for your patience as we work to protect these amazing animals from the risk of infection.
A core component of the Sacramento Zoo’s mission is education. We are proud to offer special field trip and group reservations, providing a unique opportunity to learn more about animal behavior, ecology, conservation, and more! Visit the Field Trips & Groups page to learn more and request a reservation.
The Sacramento Zoo offers the following discounts on general admission tickets:
- More than 150 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums partner with the Sacramento Zoo to offer discounted admission to their members. Members of reciprocal zoos and aquariums receive a 50% discount; proof of eligibility is required at the time of purchase. Visit the Reciprocal List to see if your home zoo or aquarium is on the list.
- Disabled individuals along with one companion receive a discount. Please visit the Sacramento Zoo Service Animal Policy section below if you have questions about bringing your service animal to the zoo.
*These discounts cannot be applied to online tickets purchases, and must be done over the phone or in person. We recommend purchasing in advance to get the best price. Visit the pricing calendar to see the current ticket prices for each date.
Donate
Your contribution makes a difference to animals lives both here in the Sacramento region and around the globe. Through education, conservation, and research, we can work together to make the world a better place.
Whether you are donating time, talent, or a cash or in-kind gift, you make our work possible.
Membership
Become a member to visit all year for FREE! Members enjoy discounts in the gift store and concessions, exclusive event invitations, savings on visits to other zoos, and so much more.
Membership contributions help us provide outstanding care to the animals at the Sac Zoo and supports our conservation efforts here and around the globe.
Join today for a FULL YEAR of conservation, education, and fun!
Sacramento Zoo Map
Paper maps will not be distributed at this time – Please feel free to “snap a map” when you arrive at the zoo or download our online map.
Sacramento Zoo Visiting Policies
- Face coverings are recommended, but not required.
- Please do not visit if you feel ill. Call 916-808-5888 for assistance with rescheduling your tickets.
- Please maintain a six-foot distance between your group and others when visiting.
- Please call the Member & Visitor Services Office at 916-808-5888 to purchase discounted tickets for individuals with disabilities.
- Members are not required to reserve advance tickets online. If you would like to, refer to Member News & Resources for instructions.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from the zoo:
balloons, pets, ball playing, bicycles, frisbees, kite flying, mini motorized vehicles, loud radios, roller blades, skateboards, tricycles, skates, alcohol, and glass containers.
Please do not feed, scream at, clap, annoy, pester, or tease the animals. The zoo is the animals’ home, please respect their space.
Sacramento Zoo Service Animal Policy
- Service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome at the Sacramento Zoo.
- Emotional support animals as well as companion, comfort or pet animals are not allowed entry into the zoo.
- Service animals in training are permitted into the zoo with prior notification to the Zoo. (Call 916-808- 5888 in advance of your visit.)
- Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. Individuals must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal or other effective controls at all times. The care and supervision of a service animal is solely the responsibility of the animal’s owner.
- Service dogs must be house broken. Dogs may leave the zoo with owner for this purpose and then return.
- Upon arrival at the zoo our Guest Services staff will engage service dog owners to confirm the dog’s status and to orient the dog’s owner for a fun, safe and rewarding visit to the Zoo.
For the health and well-being of the animals who call the zoo home, certain restrictions for services animals may apply.
- Some zoo animals may have a stress response to the presence of service dogs. Please remove your dog from any animal or animal habitat if zoo animals are responding to the presence of a service dog.
- Service dogs that are having trouble or displaying adverse behaviors may be asked to leave zoo grounds or be placed in an on-site kennel. (We have one kennel available, first come first served.)
- All service dogs should be kept 10 feet away from any free-roaming animals, ambassador animals or animals that are out on zoo grounds for presentations.
- Service dogs should be kept 15 feet away from the snow leopard, lion, cheetah, and chimpanzee exhibits.
- Additional animal habitats or areas of the zoo may be designated as off limits for service dogs. Guest Services staff will inform dog owners of any restrictions during the entry orientation.
The Sacramento Zoo has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests for all events including those with sensory needs. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our team members with continuous training and by offering the resources and accommodations listed here to our guests.
- Smile! Your visit grants permission to be photographed for promotional purposes by the Sacramento Zoo.
- Non-commercial photography for personal use is allowed in public areas, but you must stay safely behind any barriers and remain in the public areas at all times.
- Commercial photography and filming requests must go through the Public Relations Department.
The Sacramento Zoo is just south of downtown Sacramento on the corner of Sutterville Road and Land Park Drive, just off the I-5 freeway, inside of William Land Park.
Our mailing address does not take you to the front of the zoo.
If you are using an online map, please search
“Land Park Drive & 16th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822”
From North of Sacramento via I-5
(Natomas, Sac International Airport, Woodland)
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles.
Exit Sutterville Road and turn left.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From South of Sacramento via I-5
(Pocket, Elk Grove, Stockton)
Take 1-5 North toward Sacramento.
Exit Sutterville Road and turn right.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From Northeast of Sacramento via Capitol City Freeway/Hwy 99
(Cal Expo, Arden, Fulton, Antelope, Roseville, Auburn)
Take Capitol City Freeway toward Sacramento
Capitol City Freeway turns into Hwy 99.
Exit 12th Avenue and turn right.
Dead end on Freeport Blvd, turn left.
Right on Sutterville Road, first stop light.
Right on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side
From South of Sacramento via Hwy 99
(South Sac, Elk Grove, Stockton)
Take Hwy 99 North toward Sacramento.
Exit 12th Avenue and turn left.
Dead end on Freeport Blvd, turn left.
Right on Sutterville Road, first stop light.
Right on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side
From West of Sacramento via I-80
(West Sac, Davis, Vacaville, Bay Area)
Take I-80 East toward Sacramento.
Take Capital City Freeway/US-50 East toward
Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe.
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles.
Exit Sutterville Road (first exit) and turn left.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From East of Sacramento via Hwy 50
(Rancho Cordova, Folsom, El Dorado Hills)
Take Hwy 50 toward Sacramento
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles
Exit Sutterville Road (first exit) and turn left.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From Downtown Sacramento via 15th Street
(Capitol, Midtown, Convention Center)
Take 15th Street South, one way.
15th will dead end on Broadway, turn left.
Right on Land Park Drive, first light.
The zoo is 1.3 miles down on the right side.
Public Transportation
SacRT Bus Route #11 stops in front of the zoo all week.
SacRT Bus Route #106 stops in front of the zoo Monday through Friday during peak hours.